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Sharps Ridge

Type: Great Views, Parks

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This 111-acre park boasts the highest elevation point in Knoxville and is located just 10 minutes outside of downtown. Views of the mountains and skyline make this a peaceful place to meditate, read a... Read More

This 111-acre park boasts the highest elevation point in Knoxville and is located just 10 minutes outside of downtown. Views of the mountains and skyline make this a peaceful place to meditate, read a book, birdwatch, or just soak it all in. The memorial park offers a large observation deck from which it is said you can view the most beautiful sunset in America. A multi-use trail runs a three-mile loop with the bottom leading to a picnic area. Parking is available on the lower part of the trail, at the overlook, or the very top. There are no restrooms.